Fourteen medical researchers (physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, and other specialists) explore what constitutes "the right stuff" of outcomes research, an emerging area distancing itself from the unregulated "barefoot nutritionists." This real-world guide for clinicians in the rigorous study of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of nutrition disease prevention and medical care, with case studies of research led by diversely-licensed successful health care researchers, provides guidance on: getting started in, conducting, and presenting statistical research; preparing grants, papers for publication, and presentations; and professional obligations to subjects. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.